Akatsi south: The Kekeli Co-operative for the Needy (LBG), a non-governmental organisation, has successfully commissioned a mechanised borehole in the Gui community of the Akatsi South Municipality in the Volta Region.
According to Ghana News Agency, the newly installed water facility aims to enhance access to safe drinking water and reduce the incidence of water-borne diseases within the community. Mr Joseph Akana, speaking on behalf of the community, expressed gratitude to Torgbuiga Dorglo Anumah VI, Mr Brian Mosko, and Mr Michael Nyahe for providing the borehole. He highlighted the facility's potential to protect residents from diseases such as cholera, bilharzia, and typhoid fever.
Mr Akana also appealed for further support from the organisation and other stakeholders to establish a computer laboratory to benefit the three sister schools in the area. Additionally, he called for assistance in enabling farmers to adopt modern mechanised farming practices to boost productivity and livelihoods.
Togbe Dorglo Anumah VI, the Paramount Chief of Avenor and President of the Avenor Traditional Council, underscored the importance of the commissioning for the Gui community. He noted that the project was a response to the community's requests during an earlier engagement and was part of broader efforts to meet their pressing developmental needs.
Togbe Anumah, also serving as the Country Director of the Organisation, praised Mr Brian Mosko, the Director of Fundraising from Canada, who attended as a Special Guest, and Mr Michael Nyahe, Director of Operations, for their dedication to the well-being of communities. He remarked, "This is the 75th borehole we are commissioning today within our Avenor land."
Mr Brian Mosko commended Torgbuiga Dorglo for his progressive leadership and Mr Michael Nyahe for his reliable supervision of the borehole projects across Ghana, including Gui. He reiterated the organisation's commitment to improving the living conditions of vulnerable communities through initiatives in water, health, and social development.
Torgbui Ahui III of Suipe Ahiakpakope, the chairman for the occasion, emphasized that the facility would provide a dependable source of potable water, contributing to better public health and socio-economic development in the area.
Mr Daniel Amuzu Kale, part of the organising committee, announced that the team would continue its efforts with a tour on Thursday to inspect other borehole facilities previously commissioned by the Organisation in beneficiary communities, such as Kalekope. Mr Johnson Agbemazi, the Assembly Member for the area, also acknowledged the project's significant impact on improving access to safe drinking water and enhancing the well-being of residents.